Hebrews 7:23

Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

World English Bible

Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.

American Standard Version

And they indeed have been made priests many in number, because that by death they are hindered from continuing:

Geneva Bible 1599

And among them many were made Priests, because they were not suffered to endure, by the reason of death.

Darby Translation

And they have been many priests, on account of being hindered from continuing by death;

Young's Literal Translation

and those indeed are many who have become priests, because by death they are hindered from remaining;

Bible in Basic English

And it is true that there have been a great number of those priests, because death does not let them go on for ever;

In context

22Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

24But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.

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